Halloween Horror Nights Stranger Things Maze Is Terrifyingly Good

Watch out for demogorgons.

By David Griffin

There will be some spoilers for the upcoming Stranger Things Maze at Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights in the article below.

Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights 2018 is bringing the terrifying world of Netflix’s Stranger Things to life. Working directly with series creators Matt and Ross Duffer, the haunted maze is inspired by the first season, featuring familiar locations that fans of the show will instantly recognize, like Will Byers’ home and the dreaded Hawkins National Laboratory.

IGN was invited to take a behind the scenes tour while the maze was still under construction. Set inside the same shooting stage as shows like Family Feud, the Stranger Things set is immense, wisely using the large space to make participants feel like they’re in Hawkins, Indiana. Our tour guide was creative director/executive producer, John Murdy, who informed us that authenticity and scares were their main goals while creating the maze.

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The maze is full of Season 1 Easter eggs, especially at Will Byers’ home. Murdy informed us that his team paid close attention to detail, so even the flooring used in the living room is straight from Season 1. Will’s room was especially cool to see, with everything from his bedsheets to recent sketches of monsters on his desk. It all felt very authentic. Towards the end of the maze, you’ll make your way to Hawkins Elementary School, which made me feel like I was a kid again. Everything from the ceilings to the desks is lifted straight from the ’80s. There will be demogorgons running around the maze, but during our tour, none of the actors were on site.

For a better look at what the maze has to offer, click through the gallery below:

Halloween Horror Nights is also getting Stranger Things-inspired food that you can check out right here. All of these spooky festivities get underway on Friday, September 14, in Hollywood and Orlando, and on Thursday, September 27 in Singapore. Tickets and vacation packages are on sale now.

David Griffin still watches DuckTales in his pajamas with a cereal bowl in hand. He’s also the TV Editor for IGN. Say hi on Twitter.